| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 45 min |
| Ready In | 1 h |
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
It's often baked around Christmas, symbolizing the end of the old year and the sweet beginning of the new. Its dense, moist texture is punctuated by ingredients like walnuts, almonds, or raisins. The cake's dark appearance, resulting from the caramelized sugars in the honey, is complemented by aromatic citrus zest. A slice of Bolo de Mel is a delightful taste of Portuguese heritage.
Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a bundt pan or a round cake tin with butter and lightly dust it with flour.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
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Melt Butter with Honey: In a saucepan, melt the butter on low heat and add the honey. Stir until well combined.
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Whisk Eggs and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Combine Mixtures: Slowly pour the melted butter and honey mixture into the eggs and sugar, whisking continuously. Once combined, fold in the dry ingredients, mixing until you get a smooth batter.
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Add Zests and Optional Ingredients: Stir in the orange and lemon zests. If you're using walnuts, almonds, or raisins, fold them into the batter at this stage.
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Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan or cake tin. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Afterward, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve: Once cooled, transfer the cake to a serving dish, slice, and enjoy!
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